In 2013 Dance Exploration, LLC launched our first 'Dance to Learn!'® in Title One Schools Campaign. We raised nearly $500 to bring free or discounted dance classes to two Title One schools in the Denver Metro Area. In 2013 we asked students, teachers and administrators to nominate schools in need. . . . .

In 2013 Dance Exploration, LLC launched our first 'Dance to Learn!'® in Title One Schools Campaign. We raised nearly $500 to bring free or discounted dance classes to two Title One schools in the Denver Metro Area. In 2013 we asked students, teachers and administrators to nominate schools in need of our services. We had four schools nominated, however, only raised enough to provide for two schools. This year we are hoping to impact more schools in need of after school enrichment opportunities.

In 2014 we ran our campaign again raising $135.00.

In 2015 we ran our campaign from September to November, but unfortunately did not raise any funds for our Title One Schools.

St Elizabeth's School Offered a 6 week session. Discounted our classes $10.00 – offered program to family for $8/class ($64/total) This class served 9 studentsAmount Needed to Sponsor a class for 1 year: $2400

Montclair School of Enrichment and Academics Offered a 9 week session. Discounted our classes $8.00 – offered program to family for $10/Class ($96/total) This class served 7 studentsAmount Needed to Sponsor a class for 1 year: $720

Donation Break Downs: An average school will pay Dance Exploration $50/visit for an afterschool dance program. This visit is for 1 hour of dance classes per week for a maximum of 10 children. ($300) Most schools have a need for 15-20 students. In these scenarios Dance Exploration charges $5 per additional student to help cover the cost of assistant instructors for student safety. (Up to $300).

Why is 'Dance to Learn!'® in Title One Schools Important? Studies show that students that attend Title One Schools or Low-Income schools are less likely to participate in afterschool activities. This can cause children to become more likely to get involved in illegal activities out of school, they are more prone to childhood obesity, and have a lower self-esteem causing a higher drop out rate. Students are also more likely to be below the average for reading skills. Dance Exploration can combat all of these common threats: 1) By being in dance class, we know these kids are in a safe place, with a supervised adult. 2) Dancing improves balance, strength, flexibility, and general health. 'Dance to Move' is included in our core curriculum to guarantee participants in our classes are always active. 3) Dance can allow children a new form of expression. This can drastically improve self-esteem and help children that may be struggling in school. 4) Dance Exploration's 'Dance to Learn!'® Curriculum for Elementary aged students include reading, writing, and spelling activities to help children with their literacy and language development.

In 2013 Dance Exploration, LLC launched our first 'Dance to Learn!'® in Title One Schools Campaign. We raised nearly $500 to bring free or discounted dance classes to two Title One schools in the Denver Metro Area. In 2013 we asked students, teachers and administrators to nominate schools in need of our services. We had four schools nominated, however, only raised enough to provide for two schools. This year we are hoping to impact more schools in need of after school enrichment opportunities.

In 2014 we ran our campaign again raising $135.00.

In 2015 we ran our campaign from September to November, but unfortunately did not raise any funds for our Title One Schools.

St Elizabeth's School Offered a 6 week session. Discounted our classes $10.00 – offered program to family for $8/class ($64/total) This class served 9 studentsAmount Needed to Sponsor a class for 1 year: $2400

Montclair School of Enrichment and Academics Offered a 9 week session. Discounted our classes $8.00 – offered program to family for $10/Class ($96/total) This class served 7 studentsAmount Needed to Sponsor a class for 1 year: $720

Donation Break Downs: An average school will pay Dance Exploration $50/visit for an afterschool dance program. This visit is for 1 hour of dance classes per week for a maximum of 10 children. ($300) Most schools have a need for 15-20 students. In these scenarios Dance Exploration charges $5 per additional student to help cover the cost of assistant instructors for student safety. (Up to $300).

Why is 'Dance to Learn!'® in Title One Schools Important? Studies show that students that attend Title One Schools or Low-Income schools are less likely to participate in afterschool activities. This can cause children to become more likely to get involved in illegal activities out of school, they are more prone to childhood obesity, and have a lower self-esteem causing a higher drop out rate. Students are also more likely to be below the average for reading skills. Dance Exploration can combat all of these common threats: 1) By being in dance class, we know these kids are in a safe place, with a supervised adult. 2) Dancing improves balance, strength, flexibility, and general health. 'Dance to Move' is included in our core curriculum to guarantee participants in our classes are always active. 3) Dance can allow children a new form of expression. This can drastically improve self-esteem and help children that may be struggling in school. 4) Dance Exploration's 'Dance to Learn!'® Curriculum for Elementary aged students include reading, writing, and spelling activities to help children with their literacy and language development.

Thank you so much for your kind consideration in helping Dance Exploration with our continuous quest for bringing quality dance classes to underprivileged children in Title One Schools.

When I started Dance Exploration, I started it in Lakewood Colorado- with a goal to reach out to children in Jefferson County Schools. I knew I wanted to make dance accessible to everyone, which is why I chose to have a mobile after school program, rather than a brick and mortar building. I also did not want to make money an issue- so I offered dance classes at $5/class to start to make sure that everyone, regardless of financial status, could afford to go to dance classes.

My business philosophy became “Everyone should have the chance to Dance!” regardless of age, race, sex, social status or disabilities. There are no boundaries for our program and we’ve continued in that philosophy these 7.5 years later. Since 2009 my team and I have grown Dance Exploration to become a leading force in after school dance. We serve children in Denver, Jeffco, Douglas, Cherry Creek, Aurora, Adams, Englewood, and Littleton Public Schools. We’ve grown to become Denver’s premier after school dance program.

Each year we raise money for our upcoming school year to help continue to bring free and/or reduced prices to our local schools. This initiative is very important to me, Dance Exploration and my team. I’ve tirelessly read through the America After 3PM research and have discovered that children in Title One schools are the most at-risk and most in need of after school programs. Their families are also more likely to enroll their children in after school program if one were made available. Many do not have enrichment opportunities made available, and if they do, they cannot afford it. A Title One School is classified based on the number of children who qualify for free or reduced lunch. Since we also work with preschools, we would also use preschools who are part of the Denver Preschool Program’s Free Preschool initiative. We cannot continue to provide classes to children in Title One Schools without outside fundraising and support.

We ask for minimum $10 donation. All donations receive a reward in thanks.

We are also seeking Corporate Sponsorships. Corporate Sponsorships will receive special advertising benefits including class T-shirts with the Corporate Logo and the phrase “We have been given the chance to Dance in thanks to (Corporate Sponsor). All family engagements going home to these families will also thank our Corporate Sponsors and include a link to their website. Corporate Sponsors can also request that Dance Exploration begin programming at a Title One School- if there is a school that has not benefited from the Dance Exploration program- we can start a program for the 2016/2017 school year – as long as the school meets the Title One Classification. Our goal for our Campaigns are the ideal amounts that we would require to bring our classes into local schools for an entire school year- however, even when we don’t reach our goal, the contributions are invaluable in helping us continue to pay our instructors decent wages so the children can experience a dance class that is fun and educational taught through state and national dance standards.

The arts and dance provide so many benefits to children and their education:

Children are more likely to stay in school when an arts or dance enrichment opportunity is made available.

Children learn positive habits, behaviors and attitudes through learning dance.

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Thank you so much for your kind consideration in helping Dance Exploration with our continuous quest for bringing quality dance classes to underprivileged children in Title One Schools. When I started Dance Exploration, I started it in Lakewood Col…

Thank you for backing our 'Dance to Learn!'® In Title One Schools Campaign. You may be eligible for one of the following awards based on your donation: $10 or more- Keep Calm and Dance on Magnet$50 or more- Dance Exploration Coffee Mug$75- A Dance Ex…

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